Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup light corn syrup4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract2 drops red food coloring2 drops yellow food coloringSugar (about 1 cup)
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine butter and corn syrup. Add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar and extract; beat well. Stir in 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Turn onto a work surface sprinkled with remaining confectioners’ sugar; knead until sugar is absorbed and mixture is smooth.
Divide into three portions. Tint one portion pink and one yellow; leave remaining portion white. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in sugar. Flatten with a fork. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day. Store in an airtight container.
